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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy.
• Related link North Street Corridor Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/north-street-corridor-entrance
• Related link Main Hospital Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-hospital-entrance-11
• Related link Physiotherapy.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/physiotherapy--2

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• Comments View
  • Speech & Language Therapy is located to the rear of the Physiotherapy corridor.
  • It is accessible via the North Street corridor entrance and the main hospital entrance.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Preston.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Preston.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Car Park G.
  • The car park is located to the left when facing the entrance.
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking charges apply.

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Parking Charges Update from the Trust

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• Comments View
  • Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced changes to public car parking charges, effective from 1 July 2017.
  • Charges are also being introduced for Blue Badge holders. The aim of the national Blue Badge scheme is to support disabled drivers to park close to their destination. Mobility benefits include a component for travel and transport, and disabled drivers in receipt of welfare benefits may be eligible to claim back the cost of hospital parking from the Healthcare Travel Cost Scheme.
  • Details of the new charges:
  • Up to 30 minutes FREE
  • Up to 1 hour 2.50
  • Up to 2 hours £3.50
  • Up to 4 hours £5.50
  • Up to 6 hours £6.00
  • Up to 8 hours £8.00
  • More than 8 hours £10.00
  • The same charges apply to both blue badge holders and other car park users at the majority of hospital trusts in the region.
  • Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS):
  • If you are referred to us for NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by your doctor, dentist or other health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).
  • Free parking is also provided for cancer patients, renal patients, parents/guardians of neonatal patients, intensive care visitors, and families of long stay patients. Exemption letters can be provided by ward managers and will be required when exiting the car parks. Dialysis patients can obtain a temporary car parking permit from the Dialysis Unit, allowing parking in the designated car park spaces allocated specifically for dialysis patients.
  • Discounted seven day tickets are available to patients and visitors for £10. Information about discounted tickets is displayed at the pay stations and tickets can be purchased from the General Office at both hospitals.
  • Drop off points are available on both hospital sites and are clearly signposted.
  • General Office hours are 09.00 – 16.30, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
  • If you have a query or need advice about parking options and charges please contact :
  • General Office, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital 01257 245661
  • Car Parking Office, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital: 01257 245999
  • General Office, Royal Preston Hospital 01772 522528
  • Car Parking Office, Royal Preston Hospital 01772 523166.
• Comments View
  • Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced changes to public car parking charges, effective from 1 July 2017.
  • Charges are also being introduced for Blue Badge holders. The aim of the national Blue Badge scheme is to support disabled drivers to park close to their destination. Mobility benefits include a component for travel and transport, and disabled drivers in receipt of welfare benefits may be eligible to claim back the cost of hospital parking from the Healthcare Travel Cost Scheme.
  • Details of the new charges:
  • Up to 30 minutes FREE
  • Up to 1 hour 2.50
  • Up to 2 hours £3.50
  • Up to 4 hours £5.50
  • Up to 6 hours £6.00
  • Up to 8 hours £8.00
  • More than 8 hours £10.00
  • The same charges apply to both blue badge holders and other car park users at the majority of hospital trusts in the region.
  • Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS):
  • If you are referred to us for NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by your doctor, dentist or other health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).
  • Free parking is also provided for cancer patients, renal patients, parents/guardians of neonatal patients, intensive care visitors, and families of long stay patients. Exemption letters can be provided by ward managers and will be required when exiting the car parks. Dialysis patients can obtain a temporary car parking permit from the Dialysis Unit, allowing parking in the designated car park spaces allocated specifically for dialysis patients.
  • Discounted seven day tickets are available to patients and visitors for £10. Information about discounted tickets is displayed at the pay stations and tickets can be purchased from the General Office at both hospitals.
  • Drop off points are available on both hospital sites and are clearly signposted.
  • General Office hours are 09.00 – 16.30, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
  • If you have a query or need advice about parking options and charges please contact :
  • General Office, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital 01257 245661
  • Car parking Office, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital: 01257 245999
  • General Office, Royal Preston Hospital 01772 522528
  • Car parking Office, Royal Preston Hospital 01772 523166.

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Outside Access (Burgundy Street Corridor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the hospital.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Level Change (Burgundy Street Corridor Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.

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Outside Access (Physiotherapy Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the Burgundy Street corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Physiotherapy corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Treatment Room 1.
• The consultation / treatment room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• Adapted toilet facilities are available on the Outpatients corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the main waiting area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the gymnasium corridor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info Health

• Disability awareness / equality training can be provided for hospital staff.
• Disability awareness training are provided for staff.
• The most commonly produced documents could be provided in other formats.
• Documents in Braille, large print, audio, different languages and voice recognition CD format can be requested.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in most areas of the hospital.
• Areas with a high risk from infection, such as intensive care and wards should be contacted in advance before accessing with assistance dogs.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
• Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
• The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• There is not a charge for mobility aids.
• Children are welcomed at the venue.
• Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the venue.